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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Shaping Orthodontics of the Future: Concepts and Implications from a Cellular and Molecular Perspective.

Thorsten Steinberg, Britta Jung, Ayman Husari, Shuoqiu Bai, Pascal Tomakidi

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Thorsten SteinbergCenter for Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0003-1924-2694
Britta JungCenter for Dental Medicine, Department of Orthodontics, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
Ayman HusariCenter for Dental Medicine, Department of Orthodontics, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
Shuoqiu BaiCenter for Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.
Pascal TomakidiCenter for Dental Medicine, Division of Oral Biotechnology, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetterstr. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) is accompanied by sterile inflammation, a necessary biological process that facilitates tooth displacement but also contributes to adverse effects, including hyalinization and orthodontically induced external apical root resorption (OEARR). Despite advancements in orthodontic therapies, the inflammatory response-regulated by dynamic interactions between tissue-specific cells and their molecular mediators-remains a critical factor influencing treatment outcomes. This review summarizes the current understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying OTM, with a focus on how these insights can support the development of targeted therapeutic strategies. These include cell- and molecule-based therapies, biomaterial-mediated delivery systems, and applications of artificial intelligence (AI). Notably, AI offers promising opportunities for modeling and simulating biological responses, enabling the optimization of individualized treatment planning. We further discuss current clinical practices and highlight emerging experimental findings, with an emphasis on unresolved research questions pivotal to improving therapeutic efficacy and reducing complications such as OEARR. This comprehensive overview aims to inform future directions in orthodontics by integrating mechanistic knowledge with technological innovation.

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OrthodonticsTooth Movement TechniquesAnimalsArtificial IntelligenceHumansRoot Resorptionagingcancerfocal adhesion kinasein vitro cell system(s)mechanobiologymechanosignalingmechanotransductionsenescencetissue homeostasiswound healingyes-associated protein

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PMID40943129
PMCPMC12428558

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